I think that “Annie” is my all-time favorite musical. It is no wonder that I have seen it about 10 times, including the film versions. I am going to get up on a pedestal and tell you…this is the best production I have ever seen, including the one I saw on Broadway.
"Charles Dickens Begrudgingly Performs A Christmas Carol Again" is being presented through Dec. 28 at Theater Wit. It's a humorous production starring Blake Montgomery as Dickens. This solo show is a Jeff Award-winning production and for good reason.
For theater fans, the best way to usher in the holiday season is to attend The Goodman Theatre's annual production of "A Christmas Carol."
'Action At A Distance' || An innovative theatrical work recently starred on stage at Facility Theatre in Chicago.
While all the productions Citadel Theatre puts on are terrific, I really hesitated to review this one. Another happy on-stage holiday story…ho hum! And it has nothing to do with the fact that I am Jewish! But…it is my job, so I reluctantly attended the preopening of “Miracle on South Division Street.” And… am I glad I did!
"Godspell" is currently livening up the stage at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie courtesy of Music Theatre Works.
Blues fans will want to take a seat in the audience for Black Ensemble Theatre's newest show.
“Blue Heaven,” which was written and directed by Daryl D. Brooks, is the current show starring on stage at BET. The production runs to Oct. 26. “Blue Heaven,” tells a type of fantasy story, where five deceased legendary blues artists, while gathered in a club in what is meant to be the great beyond, talk about their lives and careers and share their music with one another.
The 1990 film version of Stephen King’s “Misery” was considered one of the better films of the year and won Kathy Bates an Oscar for best actress. So…this was a tough act to follow for Citadel Theatre’s live stage version of it. But follow it they did!
If you're a fan of the popular Dungeons & Dragons game, you'll want to take a seat at the current theatrical production starring at The Broadway Playhouse in Chicago.
Music Theater Works has a hit with its latest production || ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ continues to draw audiences at North Shore Center
